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Creatures of Darkness Books in Order

5 Books
2014 – 2018 Published
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Recommended Reading Order

For the best reading experience, you should follow the publication order. The series begins with the main trilogy focusing on Coraline Conwell, and then transitions into the companion spin-off series, Ever Night Chronicles, which expands the lore around the vampire Cortez and his clan.

The Coraline Conwell Trilogy

The first three novels form a continuous story arc tracking Coraline's survival, her mysterious powers, and her relationship with the vampire Mason:

  • A Wicked Hunger (2014) – Follows Coraline's introduction to the vampire underworld after her husband's death.
  • A Wicked Night (2015) – Explores Coraline's magical lineage and the rising tensions among the vampire clans.
  • A Wicked Desire (2016) – Concludes Coraline's direct story arc within the primary trilogy.

Ever Night Chronicles (Spin-Offs)

The subsequent novels shift focus to standalone romances centered on members of Cortez's vampire clan and their club, Ever Nights:

  • Keeping His Siren (2017) – Focuses on Cortez and was awarded the 2018 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award (NERFA) in the Erotic Romance category.
  • The Vampire's Masquerade (2018) – Tells the story of Kasima Wilder and the vampire Lex during a masquerade ball.

Chronological vs. Publication Order

The publication order perfectly mirrors the chronological progression of the universe. Because the events of the Ever Night Chronicles spin-offs build on the world-building introduced in the first three books—including the history of the century-long human-vampire conflict—readers are strongly encouraged to start with A Wicked Hunger before moving on to the standalones.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading the series?

You should start with A Wicked Hunger, which initiates the main trilogy, establishes the post-apocalyptic vampire lore, and introduces the central characters.

QHow many books are in the Creatures of Darkness universe?

There are five books in total: three in the core Creatures of Darkness trilogy and two in the companion spin-off series, Ever Night Chronicles.

QDo I need to read the spin-off books?

While Keeping His Siren and The Vampire's Masquerade are standalone romances that follow different couples, they take place in the same world and feature overlapping characters, making them highly recommended for fans of the trilogy.

QHas the series received any literary awards?

Yes, Keeping His Siren won the 2018 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award (NERFA) for Erotic Romance.

QWho is the main protagonist of the series?

Coraline Conwell is the main protagonist of the first three books, while the spin-off novels focus on different members of the clan led by the vampire Cortez.